PhD General Psychology: Research -
: Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Business Administration Program will advance the study of leadership dynamics that drive the field with an in-depth, researched-based approach to facilitate the leader’s abilities and role as a strategic professional.

• Demonstrate foundational behaviors of a researcher.
• Critically appraise existing research.
• Apply research principles in the design of ethical original and independent research.
• Design quantitative research.
• Design qualitative research.
• Apply data collection principles.
• Apply data analysis principles.
• Synthesize results to create insightful findings in research or practice.
• Produce scholarly and applied writing.

PhD General Psychology: History and Theoretical Foundations -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology program will be able to discuss the history and theories of psychology and apply discipline-specific concepts and principles to psychology practice.

• Discuss the history and development of the theories of psychology.
• Synthesize the theories of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and HTE Psychology.
• Evaluate the common applications of Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, and HTE Psychology.

PhD General Psychology: Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology Emphasis -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology program with an emphasis in Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology will be able to integrate psychology with technology, instruction, and learning to inform research and create solutions to optimize opportunities for stakeholders.

• Integrate psychology with emerging technologies to craft innovative communication and learning solutions.
• Analyze and apply theories of learning and cognition.
• Evaluate and apply technologies for learning.
• Create strategies for building community and social networking.